To what extent does the Bible influence business ethics?

by Marie Hurley

The Bible is the foundation of business ethics in the Western world although we don't usually recognize it as such. Even those who proclaim themselves secular have grown up in a society that bases its moral foundations on ...read more

by Paul Lines

To what extent does the bible influence business ethics? This is an interesting, if somewhat complex question. In view of the fact that the corporate definition of ethics is to treat all stakeholders with respect and to kn...read more

by John Campbell

The extent to which the bible influences the ethics of those in business, will depend on how much the bible means to them. Some business owners will feel a sense of responsibility as Christians, to apply the principles fou...read more

by Lynn Edwards

The Bible influences business ethics about as much as dancing does architecture, to borrow a phrase. The Bible was composed by people of faith as a form of spiritual illumination, something intangible, and business consi...read more

by Todd Pheifer

What does the scripture say? "Love your neighbor as yourself". So says the Bible, along with many other teachings about behavior and relationships. The extent to which the Bible influences business ethics is complicat...read more

by Randy Vaughan

The short answer to the question is the Bible has no influence whatsoever regarding ethics in business. I'm sure it's been around a while, but it wasn't until the mid-nineties I heard "He who has the gold, rules." When c...read more

by Allen Teal

It would be hard to say that the Bible really influences business ethics unless the business owner is believer in the Christian faith. While there are certain societal influences that may get their origins from the Bible,...read more

by David Furritus

When I look at today's business world I see quite a few biblical influences and values however, you might be surprised to see which values are the most prevalent: Human Resources: Throughout the Old Testament (includi...read more

by Janet Mcleod

The Bible influences business ethics to the extent that individual business leaders allow its teachings to inform their decisions and guide their business practices. Is its influence widespread in business? In the wake o...read more

by Patricia Gilliam

I believe the Bible has influence on business ethics in multiple ways, both from personal and general business standpoints. As a Christian, the lessons I've personally learned from studying the Bible have made be a better...read more